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It’s nearly noon on Monday, so that means it’s time for Butch Jones’ regular press conference. You can watch for yourself with the video below or follow along with my real-time notes in the comment section below.

Opening statements: It’s about the details, which add up to the big things. We only had 3 penalties. No turnovers, and we generated two takeaways. In red zone, we were 4-for-4. We controlled field position until mid-4th quarter. Trevor Daniel flipped the field. Medley did a good job on kickoffs. Had 4 sacks. Held them without a touchdown most of the game. New players on offensive line for the most part did a good job. Many positives to build on. Injury update: JG’s much, much better today. He’s probable. Shawn Shamburger is probable. Marquez Callaway, Brett Kendrick, Drew Richmond are… Read more »

A: Josh Palmer will keep growing and develop. Jordan Murphy had his first catch, we’ll lean more toward him. Jeff George has played a lot. Tyler Byrd will be more involved as well. Everybody keeps working; they’ll be ready.

A: He’s much more decisive; he seemed more confident. He’s throwing out of the pocket; has a better understanding of where he’s going with the football. He’s showed great progress. He’ll keep getting better.

Q: Missouri is doing better on defense lately? What are they doing differently?

A: They’re very active and disruptive. They’ve had the same starting lineup; they’re playing as a unit, with a lot of confidence, on a 3-game winning streak. They’re winning their one-on-ones. They’re active in secondary. Combo of a lot of confidence, continuity, and consistency.

A: McBride doesn’t get rattled. He’s poised. He has command, presence, the players believe in him. He can make the thows, he’s cerebral. Now, we need to teach him when to get down with the football. He needs more reps. Needs to learn to manage field position, to learn that a throwaway may be the best play. Go through his progressions, improve the quickness of his decisions. It all comes with game-speed reps. He doesn’t get rattled.

A: He’s a challenge. Fundamentals, he has a quick release. Probably the best we’ve seen at that. He can make all the throws. Has a live arm. You can’t get to him. The defensive front can’t get frustrated. He’s got experience. Moxy, swagger. Stature, ability to stand in pocket, to run if play breaks down. He’s very impressive. He’s going to play on Sundays for a long time.